Have you started sewing and crafting for the holidays yet? What are you waiting for?! There are plenty of ways to create with fabric, and we’re going to show you some of our favorite sewing techniques to help you sharpen your skills. From stitching by hand to easy machine sewing, applique, quilting, and more, we’ve compiled a few project ideas to help you grow and SEW!

Sewing a Lining

If you’ve never added a lining to a sewing project before, it’s much easier than you might think! This Christmas Stocking project uses fusible fleece to give the stocking a little thickness. The lining fabric even peaks out a bit over the top… so make it pretty! After you’ve made stockings for all your family members, make a few extras for coworkers and you can fill them with hot cocoa packs and candy canes. Don’t forget to sew one for all your four-legged friends!

Machine Sewing

There are tons of beginner-friendly machine sewing projects on the SIY-Sew It Yourself site that it was hard to pick our favorite. But, we thought you’ve probably got plenty of holiday baking to do, so why not suggest this Double Oven Mitt to keep your hands safe from hot cookie sheets? We love the idea of whipping up one or two of these to take as hostess gifts to your holiday gatherings. Tip: Choosing a busy print fabric will help it stand up to potential chocolate stains!

Applique

Winter weather getting you down? These adorable Raindrop Pillows featuring happy applique faces will turn your frown upside down! We love this beginner sewing project as a fun gift for kids. You can even work together with a child to help personalize these tiny pillows for their bedroom. Toss it in a gift bag, and you’re ready for the gift exchange!

Hand Sewing

Looking for a holiday ornament that you can stitch by hand while binging your favorite show? The Prairie Point Ornament is gorgeous and will let you show off all your designer fabrics. Not only does it make a great Christmas tree décor or a pretty package topper, this ornament will make everyone ask the famous question…. “Did you make that?!” And you’ll be able to happily look them in the eye and say, “Yes, I sewed it myself!”

Quilting

Sewn with precuts, the Christmas Charm Placemats are perfect for the holidays! Set the table with pretty place settings that you’ve made yourself, and your guests will love the cozy Christmas vibes. Even if you’ve never quilted before, we promise that you can make these! Show off your quilting skills with this easy-to-make project. You can make extras and gift them to friends and family over the holidays.

Sewing with Kids

The holidays are all about spending time together with family and making memories. Why not start a new tradition by sewing your own holiday home décor this year? This Christmas Banner project is simple enough to get the kids involved in, and you can customize the tree fabric to match your holiday colors (reds and greens or blues and creams). We love tossing one of these on the mantel or tying it onto a stair railing for a little extra color.

There you have it! The holiday season is the perfect time to unleash your creativity and embark on sewing and crafting projects. We've shared some of our favorite sewing techniques along with fun project ideas to inspire your journey. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your materials, and let your imagination run wild as you sew and craft your way to a memorable holiday season filled with homemade delights. Happy crafting!